Job Summary
Hours: 6:30a.m. – 3:00p.m. Call required on a rotational basis. Previous endoscopy experience is preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; Bachelor of Nursing preferred.
Licenses/Certifications: Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing; Certified in Basic Life Support; Additional certifications may be required based on discipline and/or nursing unit requirements.
Experience / Knowledge / Skills: RNI <1year , RNII = 1–3years, RNIII = 3–10years, RNIV = 10+years.
Principal Accountabilities
- Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients, according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient/population served.
- Coordinates the planning for the delivery of nursing care with an interdisciplinary team and administers appropriate clinical decisions in the delivery of patient care.
- Collaborates with, directs, and may delegate to the healthcare team in the attainment of positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care.
- Coordinates treatment plans; develops/implements discharge and/or transfer plans.
- Participates in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement and desired client‑centered outcomes.
- Considers the diverse needs of each patient through the entire continuum of care, providing and ensuring the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience.
- Adheres to all regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned, within scope of practice and clinical competency.
- Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department‑based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
- Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
- Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Together, we’re creating an environment where exceptional care can flourish.